Spencer Douglas-UT Runningback

#76
#76
The Dude said:
Well, lets hope he is focused. I'm not sold, yet.
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Now, let's focus on how cocky you are. You have nicknamed yourself the Human Paraquat after a mere 700 posts. I'm just not seeing the kind of production out of you that merits that kind of arrogant attitude. I've got little hope for you.
 
#77
#77
kptvol said:
Now, let's focus on how cocky you are. You have nicknamed yourself the Human Paraquat after a mere 700 posts. I'm just not seeing the kind of production out of you that merits that kind of arrogant attitude. I've got little hope for you.
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Huh? It says "you human paraquat", which is a line from The Big Lebowski. It's not a complementary thing, so I don't think I would call myself that.
 
#78
#78
kptvol said:
Attitude aside, I know he at least gives his best effort in games. I'm not one to criticize the effort or heart of UT players, but it didn't look like the rest of the team was giving the same effort as Arian in the 2005 Vandy game.
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I am not putting all the blame on Foster ! I just wish he could regain his freshman form ! Where he didn't try to break a long touchdown run on every play , that is not his style! I am not saying that he can't break the big one , but his style is to punish everyone or everything he runs into !!
 
#79
#79
kiddiedoc said:
Let me sum this up: I don't think anybody around here is "downing" Arian, or any of the Vols, at this point. The general feeling (at least as I see it) is that we need to focus on fundamentals, develop this offense, and get ourselves back at the top of the SEC East, where we belong. Florida is rebuilding, Georgia will be strong, and Spurrier is surely up to no good in South Cackalacky. I would just rather hear about improvements in the offensive line technique and blocking schemes, hard work in the training room, and concentration on maintaining possession of the football. . . .rather than people joking with the media.

Championships have been lacking and there's a sense of both urgency and uncertainty, at this point. That's all.

Thanks to fostermom for her participation and input around here, and here's to a killer summer -- ready for an exciting fall.
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Well put!!!!
 
#80
#80
The Dude said:
Huh? It says "you human paraquat", which is a line from The Big Lebowski. It's not a complementary thing, so I don't think I would call myself that.
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I'll try to lay the sarcasm on a little thicker next time.
 
#81
#81
kptvol said:
I'll try to lay the sarcasm on a little thicker next time.
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I was going to question this, but I'm done arguing with you, considering I've been edited already. I think we both can agree we hope Foster is focused for the '07 season and the comment was just him being elated spring pratice is over.
 
#82
#82
fostermom said:
C'mon guys. The kid was just in a good mood, feelin' energetic after a good scrimmage and a good spring. No harm in that. No matter who decides to be the judge and jury of Arian Foster, NOBODY will feel any worse than he did about the PSU game. But what do you want him to do about that? It's done and over with. If he carried it in his memory like y'all do, he'd never be able to play another game again. He'll never forget it, but he has to focus on other things. Many of you will never know how hard these guys work when the rest of you are not watching.....or even aware they're still working. I know fans are passionate but I also know how fickle they are. But let's just relax...spring is over, Lady Vols are playing for a National Championship.....and when the season starts in the fall, Arian will be ready to play.
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i agree with you completely. don't dwell in the past, and if renaming yourself publicly is what it takes to get you pumped up enough to make a statement, do it, by god.
 
#83
#83
I think a new attitude might be exactly what he needs to put everything behind him and kick some ass. I have no problem with it. We do know he has ability.
 
#85
#85
The Dude said:
Get off his back? He's giving himself nicknames like he's All SEC already. He's not done anything at UT.

And the "mistake" he made vs Penn State was huge and changed the game. It wasn't like the Meachem drop. It happened during the 4th quarter while we were developing some momentum, and was returned for a TD. That took everything out of UT and that one play lost the game.

We've already been through the cocky guys on campus who think they are all that on The Hill. I know it comes with playing in front of 107k every home weekend, but until we start winning some conference titles, Arian needs to shut his mouth and quit giving ther other team the game.
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Alright! I've tried to play nice on here, but I have to respond to this garbage!

First, you apparently haven't played team sports very much, or you would know that one mistake by one player doesn't cause you to lose a game! If that one fumble cost them that game, then there were many more mistakes that caused them to be in that position. As a player and as a coach at more levels than I care to list off right now, I have always taught and been taught that you win and lose as a team! One person cannot win or lose a game, unless that person made every single mistake that was made! If that fumble as you put it "took everything out of UT", then the rest of the team didn't have their mind straight and on-task as they should have.

I'm not a big fan of cockiness (sp) on the field or off, but it does take a certain amount of supreme confidence, aka arrogance, to be able to pull off some of the things that it takes to play at the collegiate level or higher. Besides, it was just after the Orange & White Game. He was feeling good and trying to have a little fun. I'm quite sure you don't perform at your highest level every single day, but you still have time for fun. Right?!?!?

As far as your comments about his actions in Goodfellas, I don't disagree with you about conduct off the field being a big problem. I will say however, that I wasn't there, and judging from your comments on it, neither were you. So...you cannot say with certainty that you know the truth or the whole story.

MAN, I'M GETTING TIRED OF BEING RIGHT!!!:)
 
#86
#86
Let the kid have his fun. He has been in the dumps since he fumbled in the bowl game against Penn St. Some would say it was cockiness, but it was just plain fun.
 
#87
#87
stlrcoach said:
One person cannot win or lose a game, unless that person made every single mistake that was made! If that fumble as you put it "took everything out of UT", then the rest of the team didn't have their mind straight and on-task as they should have.
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This is one example of the difference between college athletics and pro athletics. In the pros, I believe, yes, that fumble would have had minimal effect, but in college, as I've seen time and time again, a key turnover can simple change the psyche of the team. That is what happened on this play. In the 3rd quarter and pre-fumble, our defense had PSU under control. I understand you are a coach, but I don't think you understand when a team has a lead in the forth quarter, they are going to do everything they can, when they have the football, to run the clock. Teams accomplish this by running the football. I don't know if you watched any regular season games in 2006, but UT had some issues with stopping the run. Therefore, in the 4th quarter, Penn State stopped passing the ball, like they previously had been, and were able to wrap the game up. I believe if Arian holds on to the football, we at least get a FG, which would have gave us the leave and gave Penn State less ability to just run it down our butts.

Edit: I didn't mention that the defense's intensity would have certainly been at a higher level, much like in the third quarter, if Arian would not have fumbled.
 
#88
#88
The Dude said:
I didn't mention that the defense's intensity would have certainly been at a higher level, much like in the third quarter, if Arian would not have fumbled.
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I'm not sure I see what the point of this is. What are we supposed to do . . . shoot him or something? I'm sure he didn't want to fumble and will do everything he can to ensure that it never happens again. It was a very deflating play, but it's not as if there wasn't time left to overcome it.
 
#89
#89
During the Penn St. game, our defense couldn't stop anything. We made the QB look like an All-American. Then we allowed the same for the RB. He just ran over our defense. Our offense didn't look sharp consistently. So, it wasn't the fault of one fumble; it was the entire team. Even if we had of scored on that drive, Penn St. would have just ran down our throats for a score of their own.
 
#90
#90
vol75 said:
During the Penn St. game, our defense couldn't stop anything. We made the QB look like an All-American. Then we allowed the same for the RB. He just ran over our defense. Our offense didn't look sharp consistently. So, it wasn't the fault of one fumble; it was the entire team. Even if we had of scored on that drive, Penn St. would have just ran down our throats for a score of their own.
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No, actually from 3rd quarter and up to the point Arian fumbled, our defense dominated, only givin up one first down and zero points. Their running game dominated after our defense, team, and fans lost all intensity that had built up from halftime on. Before that, in the 3rd and early 4th quarter, our defense dominated them. The only plays of note for them, in that time span, are a 39 yard pass and a missed field goal. Other than that, it was 3 and out. So apparently at some point, our defense was successful, well, at least until Arian fumbled.
 
#91
#91
The Dude said:
No, actually from 3rd quarter and up to the point Arian fumbled, our defense dominated, only givin up one first down and zero points. Their running game dominated after our defense, team, and fans lost all intensity that had built up from halftime on. Before that, in the 3rd and early 4th quarter, our defense dominated them. The only plays of note for them, in that time span, are a 39 yard pass and a missed field goal. Other than that, it was 3 and out. So apparently at some point, our defense was successful, well, at least until Arian fumbled.
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I agree, our defense had "moments" of success, however, the offense as a whole was stagnant. They stacked against the run because the passing game wasn't really there, and they got a TO.
 
#92
#92
The Dude said:
No, actually from 3rd quarter and up to the point Arian fumbled, our defense dominated, only givin up one first down and zero points. Their running game dominated after our defense, team, and fans lost all intensity that had built up from halftime on. Before that, in the 3rd and early 4th quarter, our defense dominated them. The only plays of note for them, in that time span, are a 39 yard pass and a missed field goal. Other than that, it was 3 and out. So apparently at some point, our defense was successful, well, at least until Arian fumbled.
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If our defense is somehow affected by an offensive player making the mistake, then a large portion of the blame for losing the game is on their shoulders. I mean, the offense didn't fold in the 2004 UF game after Wilhoit missed his extra point. That was a horrendous miscue by him. Yet, the offense came out and executed as is their job. That gave Wilhoit the chance to redeem himself and he didn't disappoint. If the defense couldn't stop PSU, it's their own fault. Arian has absolutely no bearing on their performance.
 
#93
#93
Hope this doesn't come back to haunt him years later ala Tater Salad!
 
#94
#94
Arian has showed lots of improvement, but you can't deny Coker's home-run threat ablilites. Coker is without a dought the starter. The coaches will hype Arian up, but when its all said and done, you'll see Coker as our #1 back.
 
#95
#95
Donald-N-McCoy said:
Arian has showed lots of improvement, but you can't deny Coker's home-run threat ablilites. Coker is without a dought the starter. The coaches will hype Arian up, but when its all said and done, you'll see Coker as our #1 back.
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Nope. That's false.
 
#96
#96
agree 100%, Coker cant stay out of the doghouse long enough to be #1 and Im not convinced that he's the type of back that can be a #1 guy.
 
#97
#97
At the end of the 2006 season, I dogged Foster pretty bad for a less than stellar season. For those "in the know," was his below average output carry over from the shoulder injury and the ankle? I mean, it sounds like he was a machine this spring, and I'm rooting for the best back, regardless of who it is, to get tons of carries. Is Foster 100% now?
 
#98
#98
VolinArizona said:
At the end of the 2006 season, I dogged Foster pretty bad for a less than stellar season. For those "in the know," was his below average output carry over from the shoulder injury and the ankle? I mean, it sounds like he was a machine this spring, and I'm rooting for the best back, regardless of who it is, to get tons of carries. Is Foster 100% now?
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He claims he is for the first time since the RS year
 
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